Jin Bianjiang nodded in agreement: "That's right. Junior Sister Xiao Ning has access to the supply channels in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao. Once we open up the supply channels in Beijing and Guangzhou, won't our business be like a rocket? Once we make money, we can do whatever we want!"
Mayor Qiao exclaimed, "This old man is suddenly bursting with youthful exuberance!"
They couldn't wait to convene a meeting that very night to report the fruitful results of this investment promotion to their superiors.
Then, they quickly arranged for manpower to start road repairs and the installation of water and electricity facilities, laying a solid foundation for future development.
Seeing how energetic they were, Ning Yuan felt a warm glow in her heart.
It's so convenient to discuss things with your own people; you can quickly come up with clear plans and make progress.
It's wonderful to have such a group of family members, elders, and friends who are of one mind and work together towards the same goal!
only……
Ning Yuan accompanied Grandpa Tang and Grandma Xia into their room, just as they were about to have a private chat.
Grandpa Tang suddenly changed the subject: "Ningning, Zhaonan has been working for two years now, hasn't he? Why haven't we heard from him at all? What... has he been up to?"
The old man frowned, his eyes filled with worry and a hint of doubt.
Grandma Xia also held Ning Yuan's hand and asked softly, "Nannan, has that child Anan encountered some difficulties outside? Please don't hide it from us. We're a family, what can't we overcome together?"
She paused, then snorted coldly, "If he ever wrongs you, I'll beat him so badly his own father wouldn't recognize him!"
Ning Yuan's nose tingled with emotion. She took a deep breath, trying to suppress the surging emotions in her heart, and forced a smile.
“Anan has gone on a mission and it’s inconvenient for him to contact his family. You know the special nature of his job; he has to ‘disappear’ when he’s on a mission.”
She paused, as if afraid the two elderly people wouldn't believe her, and added, "Really, he will definitely come back to see you after the mission is over."
Grandpa Tang wanted to ask something else.
Grandma Xia, however, keenly noticed the forced smile in Ning Yuan's eyes.
She gently tugged at Old Master Tang's sleeve, signaling with her eyes that he should stop asking questions.
Looking at his wife's eyes, Old Master Tang swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
Only a barely audible sigh remained, and the disappointment in his eyes was like a fallen leaf drifting in autumn.
Grandma Xia then asked Ning Yuan about another matter that was on her mind: "By the way, Nannan, when are you going to let us see Xiao Jiajia? Your grandpa and I are really looking forward to it."
A genuine smile finally bloomed on Ning Yuan's face.
She took out a stack of photos of Jiajia that she had prepared beforehand from her bag and handed them to the elderly couple.
"Grandma, Grandpa, look, this is Jiajia! She's growing so fast, she changes every day!"
The little girl in the photo is exquisitely beautiful, with a pair of big, bright black eyes gazing curiously at the world.
The little one may crawl, toddle, or cry loudly, or smile brightly and adorably when having their diaper changed.
The two elders were completely charmed by the chubby little face.
"Oh my, my little darling, he's so cute!" Grandma Xia excitedly took the photo.
She gently stroked it, as if she could feel Jiajia's soft little face through the photo.
Grandpa Tang smiled contentedly, "That's right, those eyebrows and eyes are just like yours, but she also looks like her father!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Yuan's eyes flashed with a complex emotion, but she did not respond to the topic.
She just smiled gently and said, "Grandpa, Grandma, you can stay at the hotel for a few days. I'll have someone clean up the house in Donghu Garden, and you can move there."
"What is Donghu Garden?" Old Master Tang asked, somewhat puzzled.
He's retired, so it doesn't matter whether he lives in Shanghai or Shenzhen, but staying in a hotel every day is too expensive, and getting a letter of introduction is quite troublesome.
Ning Yuan nodded and explained, "These are several houses given to me by our Hong Kong government partners. I've helped them a lot."
She originally intended the apartments for some Hong Kong government officials and American engineers who came to work in mainland China, but now she has the perfect opportunity to give one of them to her parents.
She paused, then added, "I'll be working here long-term, so I'll definitely be living in Donghu Garden. I'll bring Xiaojiajia with me then, so you can see him every day!"
Peishan, who was standing nearby, added at the right moment: "Mr. Tang, Mrs. Xia, please rest assured, the renovation of the house in Donghu Garden is progressing very quickly, and it will be completed in three weeks at most."
Grandma Xia's eyes lit up when she heard this. "That's wonderful! We old folks love having the little one around, it's so lively and fun!"
"Alright, alright, then we'll follow Ningning's arrangements," Grandpa Tang said with a smile, his eyes full of anticipation.
Ning Yuan smiled gently as she saw how happy the two elders were.
After arranging for Grandpa Tang and Grandma Xia to rest, Ning Yuan returned to her room alone.
She stood on the balcony, looking at the sparsely lit night in the deep city.
This rapidly growing city, though still quite rudimentary, is brimming with vitality and boundless possibilities.
A gentle evening breeze carried the scent of mint, which overpowered that of jasmine. Ning Yuan closed her eyes, but her thoughts drifted far away.
She still has family and a daughter, that's enough... Let whoever wants it!
...
Hong Kong Government
Wan Chai Police Headquarters
"What? Miss Ning Qi went to Shenzhen?"
Zhou Yan stepped out of the bright blue Porsche sports car, his posture casual yet exuding an air of nonchalant arrogance.
He casually tossed the car keys to his underling detective.
Bao C caught the keys and explained, "Zhou Sir, that woman... uh, Miss Ning Qi, she did indeed pass through customs a few days ago and went to Shenzhen."
Zhou Yan wore sunglasses perched on his high-bridged nose, concealing the coldness in his eyes: "How many days have you been gone? Why are you only reporting now?"
C scratched his head, looking troubled: "Inspector Zhou, we've been keeping an eye on that... Miss Ning for half a year, but we haven't found anything related to the dock shootout or the antique smuggling case."
His voice trailed off: "So... the colleague in charge of monitoring didn't think much of it; it was just a routine weekly report..."
Zhou Yan took off his sunglasses, revealing a pair of phoenix eyes that concealed a violent and sinister aura: "Am I the superior of the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau, or are you? Since when did it become your place to make decisions for me?"
His sharp gaze swept over Explosive C and the other two officers.
C and the other two officers felt uneasy under Zhou Yan's sharp gaze and exchanged glances.
Just then, a black Crown sedan slowly pulled up in front of the police station.
The car door opened, and Cha Meiling got out of the car.
Upon seeing Zhou Yan, Cha Meiling smiled charmingly and gently, greeting him, "Yan, what a coincidence, you're here too?"
When Zhou Yan saw Cha Meiling, the frost between his brows seemed to deepen.
He asked casually, "What are you doing here? Didn't I tell you not to come to my office?"
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